I had heard about vacationing in the tropics, but never could I have imagined how wonderful it would be! My week on the isle of Providenciales in Turks and Caicos exceeded my highest expectations. In spite of the dire weather forecasts, we were ... Read more

I'm always amazed at the health benefits of a mere 30 minutes of physical activity per day. There's probably nothing in this article that you haven't already read on SparkPeople, but I find that I continually need to be reminded to get up and MO... Read more

I've blogged about the fact that I was having difficulty finding a dress for my son's wedding, which will take place in the Caribbeans less than two weeks from now. I did find a dress, but it wasn't the right size. When I took it to the seamstre... Read more

I've reached the place where I've always given up before. The weight just isn't coming off any more, in fact I'm gaining a little. I've always found Winter to be the hardest as far as physical activity is concerned. I'm not getting my 10,000 ste... Read more

I was sad to read about Mark Madoff’s suicide. It made me think about his father, Bernie Madoff, an old man in his 70’s, sitting in a prison cell (where he belongs!) deprived of all financial or relational wealth, his family the object of shame,... Read more

I haven't worn a bathing suit in probably over 20 years, but with my son's up-coming wedding in the Caribbeans, I figured I'd better get one. Today, I finally worked up the courage to get professionally fitted for some undergarments. I've lost s... Read more

In the November 15th issue of Woman's World (Ask the Doctor column), a woman asks how she can convince her husband that it's important for him to floss his teeth.
The answer: "This might get his attention: Our study suggests that flossing ... Read more

I get so mixed up with all the conflicting advice we get!
For example, I just finished supper, and am far from having gotten my 10,000 steps in for the day. I'm trying to decide whether to put on a Leslie Sansone walking DVD or not.
I... Read more

I just read one of the best blogs ever on the need for physical activity. I wish everyone who's struggling with their weight could read it!
http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=3741194
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